Obituary: Louellen TurnerLouellen Turner DANVILLE — Louellen Jane Turner, age 78, of Danville, passed away April 15, 2016, at her home. She was born Jan. 17, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to the late Luther and Mary Mink Fryman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Turner; baby daughter, Ann Angel Turner; brothers, Luther Fryman, Bobbie Moore and Melton Fryman. Survivors include her children and spouses, Norman Turner Jr. of Danville and Buddy Turner (Rut...

Obituary: JW HornJW Horn DANVILLE — JW Horn, age 67, of Danville, passed away April 16, 2016, at the Fayetteville V.A. Hospital. He was born March 6, 1949, in Russellville to the late Calvin R. and Beatrice Horn. He was an Army Veteran. Survivors include his son, Joe Horn of Danville; daughters, Kacie McClure of Arkadelphia and Sherry Stepusin of Van Buren; brother, Dennis (Nancy) Horn; sister, Carolyn Clegg of Fort Smith; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchi...

Obituary: Larri StulceLarri Stulce DARDANELLE — Larri Ray Stulce, age 60, of Dardanelle, died Friday, April 15, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. All arrangements are private. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com.

Obituary: Juanita HendrixJuanita Hendrix Juanita Hendrix, 79, of Dover, died Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. The daughter of Oscar and Cordelia Standridge Miller, she was born Oct. 15, 1936, in Dover. She and Edward Hendrix were married on July 16, 1956. She loved gardening, cooking, canning and working on the family farm. She was a member of the Phoenix Free Will Baptist Church on Buck Mountain and was preceded in deat...

Obituary: Mervyn CochranMervyn Cochran Mervyn Harrison Cochran, 81, of Moreland, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at his home.He was born Sept. 7, 1934, in Russellville, to Marvin Cochran and Mary Harrison Cochran. Mervyn served four years in the US Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Jimmy and Jackie Cochran. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lois Cochran; three children, Robert Cochran of Russellville, Debbie (William) Pear...

Obituary: Benny FaulknerBenny Faulkner Benny Lee Faulkner, 69, of Casa, died Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born July 28, 1946, in Morrilton to Thurman Lavan and Bethel Teel Faulkner. He was a member of Slaty Crossing Free Will Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his family, church family and friends. He was a Mason and an avid fox hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Carolyn Robinson; and...

Obituary: Pamela MathisPamela Mathis Pamela A. Mathis, 66, of Russellville, died April 17, 2016, at Arkansas Hospice Home. She was born June 30, 1949, in Russellville, to Lemoyne “Dub” and Reba K. Martin. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a retired teacher from Russellville School district, where she taught for 36 years. She had been a department head, a gifted and talented teacher and coordinator. She loved her flowers, walking, cooking and ...

Obituary: Patricia AdamsPatricia Adams WEST BEND, Wis. — Patricia Leigh Adams, age 36, of West Bend, Wis., formerly of Svensen, Ore., died March 31, 2016, at home from complications related to post sepsis syndrome. Patricia was the daughter of Jeffrey Robert Adams of Svensen, Ore., and Mary Elizabeth Brown of Pottsville. She was born in Coos Bay, Ore., on Aug. 16,1979. She attended Hilda Lahti Elementary School in Knappa, and was a graduate of Knappa High School, Kna...

Obituary: E.R. JonesE.R. Jones ATKINS — E. R. Jones, 93, of Pottsville passed away Friday, April 15, 2016, at the Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. He was born Dec. 28, 1922, on Crow Mountain, son of the late Arley and Zettie Ashmore Jones, in the same house where he would raise his own family and live his entire life. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Virginia Bowden Jones; three sisters, Beatrice Cameli, Ire...

Obituary: Beverly HaightBeverly Haight Betty Jean Haight, 92, of Murrieta, Calif., and formerly of Russellville, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Murrieta Gardens Assisted Living in Murrieta, Calif. A daughter of Marvin Montgomery and Leanah Cousar Williamson, she was born May 15, 1923, in Pope County. Betty and Harvey F. Haight Sr. were married on July 9, 1944, in Russellville. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harvey Haight Sr.; a s...

Obituary: Richard RobisonRichard Robison Richard “Rick” Robison, 62, of Knoxville, died Friday, April 15, 2016, at the Arkansas River Valley Hospice Home. He was born April 29, 1953, in Harrisonville, Mo., to Bobby Robison and Patricia Gaage. He is preceded in death by his father; and sister, Mary Lou Antonsen. He is survived by his wife, Susan Robison; mother, Pat Myers; two stepsons, Scott Peterson and wife, Becky and Robbie Peterson and wife, Shannon; stepdaughter,...

Obituary: Ruby DumasRuby Dumas Ruby Olive Dumas, 84, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. The daughter of Claude and Ida Boldt Dellinger, she was born Aug. 3, 1931, in Bushton, Kan. She was a graduate of Wayne State College in Wayne Nebraska. Ruby spent many years teaching school in the Kansas and Nebraska public school system. She was a loving wife and an amazing mother to three sons and a daughter while ...

Obituary: Betty HaightBetty Haight Betty Jean Haight, 92, of Murrieta, Calif., formerly of Russellville, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Murrieta Gardens Assisted Living in Murrieta. A daughter of Marvin Montgomery and Leanah Cousar Williamson, she was born May 15, 1923, in Pope County. Betty and Harvey F. Haight Sr. were married on July 9, 1944, in Russellville. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harvey Haight Sr.; a son, David Gene Haight; ...

Obituary: Ruby DumasRuby Dumas Ruby Olive Dumas, 84, of Pottsville, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock. Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Monday, April 18, 2016, at Pottsville United Methodist Church. Pastor Millie Bryant will officiate. Burial will be at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock by Humphrey Funeral Service. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., on Sunday, at the funeral home.

Obituary: Charles IshamCharles Isham WALDRON — Charles Allen Isham, 90, of Delaware, formerly of Waldron, died April 9, 2016, at the River Valley Hospice Home in Russellville. He was born Dec. 5, 1925, in Loco, Okla., to Charles Ezra and Jessie Middleton Isham. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the 243rd Engineer Combat Battalion, A Company, from 1944 until 1946. Following the war, he lived in Bakersfield, Calif., and worked for 20 years at Alex Robinso...

Obituary: Lucille WilsonLucille Wilson Lucille Jones Wilson, 91, of Pottsville, died Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Stella Manor Nursing and Rehab in Russellville. The daughter of John and Bertha Wirth Wiliker, she was born May 14, 1924, on Crow Mountain. She and her husband Quentin raised cattle, poultry and peaches for many years on Crow Mountain. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and canning. She was a wonderful cook. She was a member of the Mars Hill Cumberland Presbyt...

Obituary: Bryon NoakesBryon Noakes GREENBRIER — Bryon Keith Noakes, 53, of Rover, went to be with his Lord, Monday, April 11, 2016, at Dardanelle Nursing Center. The son of Glen and the late Ila Marie Poulos Noakes, he worked most of his life logging with Noakes Logging of Rover. He was preceded in death by his mother; and brother-in-law, Lester Jordan. He loved fishing, hunting and anything outdoors. He is survived by his father, Glen Noakes; brother, John Noakes,...

Obituary: Ervin RitchieErvin Ritchie DARDANELLE — Ervin Roy Ritchie, age 69, of Dardanelle, died Monday, April 11, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 13, 1947, at New Madrid, Mo., to the late James and Sylvia Carter Ritchie. He was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and loved playing video games and going to the casino. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Gregory Ritchie and Jeff Ritchie; and his twin brother, Troy. Survivors include one...

Obituary: Loyice TombsLoyice Tombs DARDANELLE — Loyice Marie Tombs, age 51, of Russellville, died Sunday, April 10, 2016, at UAMS. She was born Aug. 15, 1964, at Bakersfield, Calif., to Marvin Edward Maxwell and Edna Bernice Brown. She was a member of the Family Worship Center in Hattieville. She loved singing, crocheting and taking care of her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Maxwell; one daughter, Sarah McGrew; and her stepfather, Harold Ed...